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the cdc says this season could be the worst in a decade. and doctors say if you do get a flu shot, it takes up to two weeks for it to become effective. >>> the suspects in a bizarre plot in pittsburgh in the east bay can be released from jail by the end of the day. so far prosecutors have -- police say a young woman plotted with her lover and three others to commit a home invasion robbery. they say it was an attempt to scare the map and make him want to move out of the couples home. the plot turned deadly when the husband fatally stabbed the man that broke into the home. >>> two families are suing oikos university over last years deadly shooting rampage in oakland. seven people died when suspected gunman juan koe opened fire on the school. the lawsuit was filed in alameda county yesterday by families of two of the victims. they claim the school should have known that koe was a serious danger because of the disagreements he had with the university staff beforehand. we are learning new details about the shooting add a high school near bakersf
the cdc says this season could be the worst in a decade. and doctors say if you do get a flu shot, it takes up to two weeks for it to become effective. >>> the suspects in a bizarre plot in pittsburgh in the east bay can be released from jail by the end of the day. so far prosecutors have -- police say a young woman plotted with her lover and three others to commit a home invasion robbery. they say it was an attempt to scare the map and make him want to move out of the couples home....
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the cdc said 20 people under the age of 18 have died since the outbreak started in mid- november. the cdc doesn't track deaths in adults but states including minnesota, indiana and south carolina are reporting double digit death rates. >> generally healthy people don't die from the flu but it does happen. it's normally the elderly people, very young children, pregnant women, people with diseases, people on certain types of drugs. >> flu vaccines are recommended for everybody six months or older. >>> california is one of just three states without widespread flu activity but that won't be the case for long. cases have been on the rise since december and could be widespread by next week. there is still time to get a flu shot. the vaccine is closely matched to the flu strain that are in circulation and plenty of doses are available. >> police in los angeles say a woman was stabbed and another was sexually assaulted while being held hostage at a mall. the two victim was among 14 hostages held by two robbers inside a nordstrom near lax. the hostage situation ended when a swat team enter
the cdc said 20 people under the age of 18 have died since the outbreak started in mid- november. the cdc doesn't track deaths in adults but states including minnesota, indiana and south carolina are reporting double digit death rates. >> generally healthy people don't die from the flu but it does happen. it's normally the elderly people, very young children, pregnant women, people with diseases, people on certain types of drugs. >> flu vaccines are recommended for everybody six...
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the cdc says this could be the worst flu season in a decade. on top of that, there is a shortage of flu vaccines. >> i have had asthma in the past and so i was high risk so i always got the flu shot. >> now if you do get a flu shot doctors say it takes two weeks to become effective. coming up we'll get an update for the c -- from the cdc. >>> right now we want to get an update on traffic. >> traffic is continuing to look pretty good. it's getting more crowded. we're looking a the the toll plaza here. it's crowded. it's not as bad as it has been. usually it's backed up way beyond what with can see here. so not a brad day. and usually if this starts this way by the time 8:00 rolls around it's completely empty. unless there is a crash. moving along and taking a look at san francisco northbound 101 traffic looks good coming in from san francisco all the way up to the downtown area and 80 split. and if you're driving in the pleasanton area livermore, dublin 2500 customers without power in that area. some signal lights may be out. treat those as a fo
the cdc says this could be the worst flu season in a decade. on top of that, there is a shortage of flu vaccines. >> i have had asthma in the past and so i was high risk so i always got the flu shot. >> now if you do get a flu shot doctors say it takes two weeks to become effective. coming up we'll get an update for the c -- from the cdc. >>> right now we want to get an update on traffic. >> traffic is continuing to look pretty good. it's getting more crowded. we're...
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the cdc says this season's on track to be the worse in a decade. so far california is still among a few states without widespread flu. bay area health officials predict the peak of flu season will hit california in the coming weeks. if you have not already done so doctors recommend getting a flu shot now. they say it takes up to two weeks to become effective. a total of 4 flu related deaths have been reported in the state this season. >>> sad news to report, one of the famous san francisco twins has died. vivian brown passed away. she and her sister marion were icons of san francisco. they made their rounds with that, smiling and posing for that. they moved there then. that would have celebrated that there then. >>> a public memorial for the teen who died after a part there is set for tomorrow. the body of alisa burn was found behind the snowbank one week ago. the memorial will take place in a casa grande high school gym in petaluma. they are asking everyone to wear pink, her favorite color. >>> a teen visiting there is shot and killed. now family
the cdc says this season's on track to be the worse in a decade. so far california is still among a few states without widespread flu. bay area health officials predict the peak of flu season will hit california in the coming weeks. if you have not already done so doctors recommend getting a flu shot now. they say it takes up to two weeks to become effective. a total of 4 flu related deaths have been reported in the state this season. >>> sad news to report, one of the famous san...
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. >> happening now the cdc updating the flu season which is in full force. it's happening at a press conference in atlanta georgia and this as the cdc announced a shortage of the vaccine. that could be a problem since 20 children across the nation and two elderly people in california have died from the illness. between september and december more than 22,000 flu case was reported. the cdc said this season could be the worst in a decade. >> i have had asthma in the past and so i was high risk so i always got the flu shot. >> doctors say if you do get the flu shot it still takes two weeks for it to be effective. i have been meaning to get a shot but i don't have the time but i won't have time if i get sick. >>> sal come on back. everybody behaving? >> yeah. we have had a good drive on the golden gate and in harin. no fog problems on the golden gate. traffic is right coming down to san francisco out of marin with no major problems. bay bridge the same thing. its been right. we had a back up earlier but after eight it really become light into the city. count aco
. >> happening now the cdc updating the flu season which is in full force. it's happening at a press conference in atlanta georgia and this as the cdc announced a shortage of the vaccine. that could be a problem since 20 children across the nation and two elderly people in california have died from the illness. between september and december more than 22,000 flu case was reported. the cdc said this season could be the worst in a decade. >> i have had asthma in the past and so i was...
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the cdc says this season on track to be the worst in a decade. >> i have had asthma in the past. so i was high risk. so i always got the flu shot. >> now if you do get a shot doctors say it takes up to two weeks to become effective. >> 4:49 is the time. let's check back in with sal. i know we had that earlier accident that shut down 80. that is much better now. >>> it is much better now. east 80 as you drive between ashby and university the lanes have been reopened. there are a couple flares that need to burn out but that is it. traffic is moving well in both directions. big change from even an hour ago when we have those lanes blocked. morning commute at westbound bay bridge looks good. no major problems into the city and along the bring. pretty cold out there. the roads are looking pretty good on 101 and 280. no major problems in san jose or the south bay. northbound 101 and 280 are all looking good. we're off to a good start on the san mateo and dumbarton bridge as well. let's go to steve. >>> sal, thank you. no clouds and sun today. that temperature drop continues. although t
the cdc says this season on track to be the worst in a decade. >> i have had asthma in the past. so i was high risk. so i always got the flu shot. >> now if you do get a shot doctors say it takes up to two weeks to become effective. >> 4:49 is the time. let's check back in with sal. i know we had that earlier accident that shut down 80. that is much better now. >>> it is much better now. east 80 as you drive between ashby and university the lanes have been reopened....
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. >>> the cdc says it is not too late to get a flu shot. why this is an important year to get one. >> a freeze warning in effect tonight, frost advisory as well. i will show you how cold, we will look for rain in the five- day forecast as we move towards the weekend. >>> the centers for disease control and prevention says this is one of the worst flu seasons we have seen in a decade. ktvu's lorraine blanco is here now. >> reporter: it isn't too late to get vaccinated. the flu shot is the best prevention. >> reporter: one reason why she never got a flu shot and this is why she is this year. a public health emergency in boston and flu illness across the country. >> i wash my hands. >> reporter: according to the centers for disease control and prevention this could be among the worst flu seasons in a decade. there were 22,048 flu cases. during the same time in 2011, there were 849. that is 26 times more cases. >> the form of flu generally tends to be a strain that is more virulent. >> reporter: target offers free flew shots to employees and an
. >>> the cdc says it is not too late to get a flu shot. why this is an important year to get one. >> a freeze warning in effect tonight, frost advisory as well. i will show you how cold, we will look for rain in the five- day forecast as we move towards the weekend. >>> the centers for disease control and prevention says this is one of the worst flu seasons we have seen in a decade. ktvu's lorraine blanco is here now. >> reporter: it isn't too late to get...
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the cdc says this is the earliest start of the flu season in ten years. pam cook is in the studio with interesting ideas about what to do about it. >> get out the hand sanitizer, wash your hands with soap and water. we hear that a lot. but else can we do? 41 states are reporting -- reporting widespread cases already. the cdc says more than 2200 people have been hospitalized because of the flu. 18 children have died. >> right now, through our surveillance systems that more people are going to the doctor and more people are being hop iced for flew this year than they were last year -- hospitalized for the flu this year than last year. >> doctors recommend getting a flu shot. it does take about two weeks to take full effect. they say it's very important to get vacs named early in the season -- vaccinated early in the season. and there is an app for tracking down how you may have gotten the flu. it's called help, i have the flu. the app uses different clues to determine which of your facebook friends are sick by checking status updates for flu, coughing, snee
the cdc says this is the earliest start of the flu season in ten years. pam cook is in the studio with interesting ideas about what to do about it. >> get out the hand sanitizer, wash your hands with soap and water. we hear that a lot. but else can we do? 41 states are reporting -- reporting widespread cases already. the cdc says more than 2200 people have been hospitalized because of the flu. 18 children have died. >> right now, through our surveillance systems that more people are...
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according to the cdc the centers for disease control 14 million people bing drink three times a month and consume an average of six drinks per bing. bing drinking is not often recognized as a women's health problem but it actually puts women at an increased risk for many health problems including breast cancer, sexually transmitted diseases and heart disease. bing drinking is most common among womens within the ages of 18 and 24. >>> the maker of budweiser has a new specialty beer. anheuser bush has introduced a black crown. it's a lagger with a higher alcohol content. 6% compared to their regular beer at 5%. >>> researchers at stanford have identified a mutated condition. it's called card owe miocopi. the condition causes the heart muscle to thicken causes young people to collapse and die. the findings are expected to help in the development of new preventive treatment. >>> some races for the america's cup have been cancelled. america's cup has cancelled plans for warm ups. they're kapbsing it so teams can prepare in san francisco this summer -- they're canceling it so teams can prep
according to the cdc the centers for disease control 14 million people bing drink three times a month and consume an average of six drinks per bing. bing drinking is not often recognized as a women's health problem but it actually puts women at an increased risk for many health problems including breast cancer, sexually transmitted diseases and heart disease. bing drinking is most common among womens within the ages of 18 and 24. >>> the maker of budweiser has a new specialty beer....
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the cdc also says that some areas are starting to report a decline in the number of cases they are seeing. >> we're in the middle of flu season right now. but we'll have flu circulating in the united states for several more weeks. >> reporter: california is one of just three states where the flu is not widespread. the others are mississippi and hawaii. >>> san jose, maneta airport welcomed its first ever 787 dream liner. it is the most technological equipped plane in the world. san jose mayor chuck reed says it's a good start toward bringing more air travelers to the south bay. >> it's very exciting, it's a huge thing. because this is the first. we need to be successful with the first so we get the second, third and fourth. >> the may -- mayor said much of the technology on board came from the silicon valley. the airliner was just in the area for a few hours then returned to japan. >>> the faa today ordered a comprehensive review of the new plane. ktvu's consumer editor john vacar details a series of problems that set off the high priority federal investigation. >> reporter: for san jose
the cdc also says that some areas are starting to report a decline in the number of cases they are seeing. >> we're in the middle of flu season right now. but we'll have flu circulating in the united states for several more weeks. >> reporter: california is one of just three states where the flu is not widespread. the others are mississippi and hawaii. >>> san jose, maneta airport welcomed its first ever 787 dream liner. it is the most technological equipped plane in the...
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as many as 50,000 people may die from the flu according to the cdc. we will talk to one of the top disease fighters in the country ahead. >>> twisted metal, broken glass and a bruised shoulder. a thief tries to literally knock over an atm machine. that's really smart. he learns a painful lesson. >> first, would you like fries with that ghost driver? >> hello? what the heck is going on? >> oh. punked at the drive-thru. watch people freak out when an invisible man pulls up. 2% cash k on every purchase, every day! woo-hoo!!! so that's ten security gators, right? put them on my spark card! why settle for less? testing hot tar... great businesses deserve great rewards! [ male announcer ] the spark business card from capital one. choose unlimited rewards with 2% cash back or double miles on every purchase, every day! what's in your wallet? here's your invoice. with multiple lacerations to the wing and a fractured beak. surgery was successful, but he will be in a cast until it is fully healed, possibly several months. so, if the duck isn't able to work, how
as many as 50,000 people may die from the flu according to the cdc. we will talk to one of the top disease fighters in the country ahead. >>> twisted metal, broken glass and a bruised shoulder. a thief tries to literally knock over an atm machine. that's really smart. he learns a painful lesson. >> first, would you like fries with that ghost driver? >> hello? what the heck is going on? >> oh. punked at the drive-thru. watch people freak out when an invisible man pulls...
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the cdc said there are six items in particular you should avoid touching until you wipe them down. first, tv's and phones. refrigerator handles, door handles and light switches. other kitchen services including the my cree wave oven and grocery carts. they can be gross. use those wipes. lots of stores are offering them. now, unfortunately, this flu outbreak will likely be with us for several weeks to come. we set up a comprehensive guide. you can find a list of some of the biggest myths and a link to a facebook app that will help you track who gave you the flu if you get it. you can find our special flu section at abc2news.com/flu. >>> don't want to touch anything right now. across the state clouds rolling in. it has been a grue-- a gray day. as a result, temperatures held down somewhat today. we thought mid to upper 50s, only ended up getting low 50s. that cloud deck held tough and almost no sunshine. down through delaware they did reach 60 degrees. 40s this evening. some matchy drizzle possible. we'll talk about how things will shift big time as we go into saturday, sunday and be
the cdc said there are six items in particular you should avoid touching until you wipe them down. first, tv's and phones. refrigerator handles, door handles and light switches. other kitchen services including the my cree wave oven and grocery carts. they can be gross. use those wipes. lots of stores are offering them. now, unfortunately, this flu outbreak will likely be with us for several weeks to come. we set up a comprehensive guide. you can find a list of some of the biggest myths and a...
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the cdc recommends every child over the age of six months get the flu shot. i am a believer in that. lou: and it takes no time at all. set aside. there is no pain. i have to say, they took good care of me. all across the country during this. is so sad to see these people when it is effectively a this. >> you went on with a share last year. i give you a show. lou: that is how brave i am. i went on with the broadcast. >> but moving in the direction the men set of all the people like you and me and giving it a beautiful young women, said that has been a change. lou: and he's so practiced at this craft. he has given me this a way to bring in jacqueline rose, our segment producer. if i could ask you to join her over there to give a shot, just to demonstrate how simple thises and down the list, as we say. i have to say, this vaccine, i have heard more stories, talking to friends and family members about how this vaccine is the wrong vaccine, only effective in one out of the million cases, all sorts of nonsense like that. in point of fact, as dr. sigell said, the ni
the cdc recommends every child over the age of six months get the flu shot. i am a believer in that. lou: and it takes no time at all. set aside. there is no pain. i have to say, they took good care of me. all across the country during this. is so sad to see these people when it is effectively a this. >> you went on with a share last year. i give you a show. lou: that is how brave i am. i went on with the broadcast. >> but moving in the direction the men set of all the people like...
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cdc has an app that tracks data state by state. if you think you have the flu, call your primary doctor immediately. don't go immediately to the emergency room. the hallmark remains prevention and for almost everyone out there, that's a flu shot. we undervalue prevention in this country, brian. i think we have to drive home the fact this is a virus that can put you in the icu within 48 hours. this is not a season to fiddle around with. >> the flu shot is a good one this year. >> it's good, a perfect match and available. >> dr. nancy snyderman starting us off tonight thanks as always. >>> our climate is in the news tonight as well, the big insurance giant, the company called munich re says a natural disasters caused $160 billion around the world in 2012. sandy, of course, was a big part of that in the east and it's still costing. in the midwest, it was the drought. the new numbers coincide with the official numbers with a look at just how hot our past year was and our report tonight on this from our chief environmental correspondent
cdc has an app that tracks data state by state. if you think you have the flu, call your primary doctor immediately. don't go immediately to the emergency room. the hallmark remains prevention and for almost everyone out there, that's a flu shot. we undervalue prevention in this country, brian. i think we have to drive home the fact this is a virus that can put you in the icu within 48 hours. this is not a season to fiddle around with. >> the flu shot is a good one this year. >>...
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the cdc is releasing new information about the flu epidemic. there are indications the spread of the flu has slowed down in some areas. still 24 states and new york city are reporting high levels of flu activity. new york's governor has even declared a public health emergency. the cdc says since this outbreak began, there have been 20 flu related deaths among young people 18 years and younger. lance armstrong reportedly will come clean tomorrow according to "usa today" at least. he will tell oprah winfrey the truth about doping during his years as the world's top cyclist. the paper says the interview will be taped at armstrong's home in texas for broadcast on thursday. then there's this. in seattle, a quick thinking bus driver saved his passengers from harm when a fire broke under the vehicle. everyone got off safely before a fireball engulfed the bus. traffic was tied up for hours. the fire may have started due to a frozen brake line. first time i've heard that. here's what's trending around the web. the white house says no, it will not be bui
the cdc is releasing new information about the flu epidemic. there are indications the spread of the flu has slowed down in some areas. still 24 states and new york city are reporting high levels of flu activity. new york's governor has even declared a public health emergency. the cdc says since this outbreak began, there have been 20 flu related deaths among young people 18 years and younger. lance armstrong reportedly will come clean tomorrow according to "usa today" at least. he...
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it's not too late to get some protection and today, the cdc provided first indication as to how well the vaccine is working. turns out it's 62% effective, meaning, if you got the vaccine you're 62% less likely to have to visit your doctor for the flu. but the cdc acknowledges there have been shortages of the vaccine, so our team fanned out across the country to see what they could find. in chicago. >> i'm going to log on to flu.gov to find the closest place to get a flu shot. >> reporter: at the pharmacy, success. >> do you have flu vaccine left? >> we certainly do. >> reporter: in new york city, another success. >> so right now you're administering ten vaccines an hour? >> reporter: but in gulfport, mississippi, our first call came up empty. >> we don't have any. >> you don't have any left? >> reporter: tonight, the cdc says if at first you don't succeed keep calling around. >> with these weeks left, rich, can you get the flu twice? >> unfortunately, you can. there is at least three strains of flu that are out there, so if in october, november, you got one strain, you are still susc
it's not too late to get some protection and today, the cdc provided first indication as to how well the vaccine is working. turns out it's 62% effective, meaning, if you got the vaccine you're 62% less likely to have to visit your doctor for the flu. but the cdc acknowledges there have been shortages of the vaccine, so our team fanned out across the country to see what they could find. in chicago. >> i'm going to log on to flu.gov to find the closest place to get a flu shot. >>...
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cdc officially labeling the outbreak an epidemic. normal occurrence in the wintertime and very young and very old and underlying diseases should get the vaccine immediately. typically the flu season is about 12 weeks long. we're only about four or five weeks into this year's season. we could have several more weeks to deal with before we're in the clear on this one. >> jamie: that is concern. thank you so much. as she mentioned, the new york governor has declared a statewide emergency becoming the first state to declare because of the severe flu outbreak. executive order suspends a state law to let authorities to administer medications that are only 18 years old. this will last now for the next month. good news. that order comes as nearly 20,000 flu cases have been reported in new york state alone. that is more than four times the positive laboratory results that are normally reported all season. >> gregg: the cost of the flu is shocking. in united states alone the annual direct costs estimated at $10.4 billion and that includes hosp
cdc officially labeling the outbreak an epidemic. normal occurrence in the wintertime and very young and very old and underlying diseases should get the vaccine immediately. typically the flu season is about 12 weeks long. we're only about four or five weeks into this year's season. we could have several more weeks to deal with before we're in the clear on this one. >> jamie: that is concern. thank you so much. as she mentioned, the new york governor has declared a statewide emergency...
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. >> tomorrow, the cdc will release its latest flu numbers. they expect a big jump. viruses considered widespread in 40 states. tracy potts has more on the flu frenzy in today's medical alert. >> in boston, the mayor declared a public health emergency. they have had 700 cases so far. >> that is 10 times the number of total cases we saw last year. >> they are offering free flu shots to combat what the cdc says could be one of the worst flu seasons we have seen in years. >> it was like something hit me like a truck. >> doctor visits have doubled in the last four weeks. some schools have closed. crowded emergency rooms are turning people away. this pennsylvania hospital set up a tent for the overflow. >> we can see them, and evaluate them, discharge them right from the tent. >> so far, at 18 children have died, including this 6-year-old from texas. >> she was daddy's girl. i do not know what to do. >> this north carolina hair salon is seen the impact on workers and customers. >> they are canceling appointments, rescheduling, coming in coughing. it has been bad. >> exper
. >> tomorrow, the cdc will release its latest flu numbers. they expect a big jump. viruses considered widespread in 40 states. tracy potts has more on the flu frenzy in today's medical alert. >> in boston, the mayor declared a public health emergency. they have had 700 cases so far. >> that is 10 times the number of total cases we saw last year. >> they are offering free flu shots to combat what the cdc says could be one of the worst flu seasons we have seen in years....
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the cdc reports widespread flu activity in nearly every state except california, mississippi and hawaii. why mississippi would be there in the middle of things and not have a wid spread. probably has more to do with reporting than reality. it was widespread in just 41 states in the previous week. in eastern oklahoma one school district canceled classes because nearly one quarter of the 650 students report they came down with the flu bug. and we reported about shortages of flu vaccine in some areas in the united states including the city of summerville massachusetts but the cdc director says calm down with that. the overall picture is good and folks have plenty of opportunities to get the shot. >> if you haven't been vaccinated and want to be, better late than never but call the preprovider ahead of time. most of of the more than 130 million doses produced by vaccine manufacturers this year have already been given. >> shepard: and it is still too early to tell how bad flu season may yet turn out. it already killed at least 20 kids across the country as i mentioned. jonathan, what are you
the cdc reports widespread flu activity in nearly every state except california, mississippi and hawaii. why mississippi would be there in the middle of things and not have a wid spread. probably has more to do with reporting than reality. it was widespread in just 41 states in the previous week. in eastern oklahoma one school district canceled classes because nearly one quarter of the 650 students report they came down with the flu bug. and we reported about shortages of flu vaccine in some...
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cdc says the flu outbreak is epidemic. cdc says influenza is widespread in 47 states. 20 children died. no count of adult deaths yesterday. friday, lightning round. "special report" starts at 6:00. now "the five." ♪ ♪ >> dana: love beyonce. if there is one thing "the five" knows about is apologies. listen. >> are we on? sorry, sorry. i took a cheap shot before. they are wonderful excellent people. it apologize, guys. sorry you're so upset. >> i'm sorry. >> dana: bob is not alone. apologies are being demanded and offered everybody time we turn around. this big one is espn apologizing for brent musberger comment for miss alabama. she wasn't offended and it turns out she will get to be on strait of hormuon "sports il" >> kimberly: why not? capitalize on it. sweet lady. nice boyfriend. wish them the best. now is her time. what is the problem? >> dana: do you think that espn should have apologized? >> kimberly: bob should apologize for being on the phone. >> bob: you use them all the time. >> kimberly: not on the show. >> b
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cdc gathers data from the various state health departments. there is a one-week lag in the reporting, which is why often the numbers will not match some of the antidotal stories that you're hearing from around the country. again we expect to hear more data from the c dc in this tell louisiana briefing coming up within the hour. jenna: in general, jonathan how effective is the vaccine. we mentioned there are shortages in some parts of the country. what does it look like now? >> reporter: this morning the cdc released some new data on their estimates on this season's vaccine effectiveness. they believe this year's vaccine is 62% effective. in other words, if you get this year's flu shot the chances are 62% you will not get sick with the flu. that figure is actually within the normal effectiveness range of vaccines from previous flu seasons. listen. >> it's not perfect yet, but we don't want to wait for perfection and get that in the way of doing good now. >> reporter: public health officials say flu vaccination remains the the best way to reduce
cdc gathers data from the various state health departments. there is a one-week lag in the reporting, which is why often the numbers will not match some of the antidotal stories that you're hearing from around the country. again we expect to hear more data from the c dc in this tell louisiana briefing coming up within the hour. jenna: in general, jonathan how effective is the vaccine. we mentioned there are shortages in some parts of the country. what does it look like now? >> reporter:...
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the cdc says 20 children have died since the beginning of the flu season. it doesn't track adults, but some states have reported dozens of deaths. >> pam: that was catherine heenan reporting. the c-d-c says the flu becomes epidemic at some point every year. but this year it's about two weeks earlier than usual. >> vivian brown, one of the san francisco twin sisters, known for their colorful matching outfits and infectious smiles. has died. the 85-year-old brown suffered from alzheimer's disease and died in her sleep wednesday. vivian, and her sister, marian, were often seen walking arm-in- arm down san francisco streets. in carbon- copy outfits and eye- catching hats. the pair appeared in advertisements, including reebok, spots for dell computer and virgin atlantic airlines big game. >> this big dump truck dumped gravel. the c h p has no estimate of one of rd will reopen. >> a look at the sports. the eve of the big game . and an oakland kid done good comes back home and puts on a trilling display against the warriors. gary's next with the highlights there i
the cdc says 20 children have died since the beginning of the flu season. it doesn't track adults, but some states have reported dozens of deaths. >> pam: that was catherine heenan reporting. the c-d-c says the flu becomes epidemic at some point every year. but this year it's about two weeks earlier than usual. >> vivian brown, one of the san francisco twin sisters, known for their colorful matching outfits and infectious smiles. has died. the 85-year-old brown suffered from...
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you will see the cdc is reporting the bug is wide spreads spread in 47 states. everywhere except california, mississippi and hawaii. tonight concerns about the shortages of vac seep and tamiflu treatment especially for children. one doctor says he is urging patients in their 30's to try to recover without tamiflu. i tell my patients in the 30 year old range tested positive. you are young, you are lelty, you are going to do fine with this. you should probably let to ride it out and save tamiflu for somebody who needs it. >> anna kooiman is here now. we are hearing reports today that the flu is widespread and hearing from others maybe it is slowing down. what is the fact? >> we are hearing both sides. you are right. while we did see an early and quick start to the flu season this year. health officials point out that we do often see flu reaching epgd levels in the winter. this outbreak may a peaked like the south. this strain seems to be stronger and making people sicker longer. hospitals around the country have seen spikes since flu related conditions and deaths.
you will see the cdc is reporting the bug is wide spreads spread in 47 states. everywhere except california, mississippi and hawaii. tonight concerns about the shortages of vac seep and tamiflu treatment especially for children. one doctor says he is urging patients in their 30's to try to recover without tamiflu. i tell my patients in the 30 year old range tested positive. you are young, you are lelty, you are going to do fine with this. you should probably let to ride it out and save tamiflu...
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the cdc uses data from hospitals and research centers. it's not as close to real time as google flu trends is, but it's probably more accurate. according to the cdc, this is what the county looked like back in october with very minimal flu activity. as we move forward into november and december, the same story plays out as influenza reports start to spike in the south and by new years it's everywhere, just like with google. but here's the good news, if we move forward a week into 2013 the cdc map actually shows that influenza cases started to drop off. the center for disease control has actually seeing fewer flu cases, but in it's not unheard of for cases to dip and then pick back up again as it did in in san francisco, charles clifford kron 4 news. >> pam: if you're flying in or out of s-f-o this weekend, you could experience some delays. and they have nothing to do with the weather. kron 4's dan kerman explains. a closure of another type is causing problems for commuters on the dumbarton bridge. since the beginning of the year, budget i
the cdc uses data from hospitals and research centers. it's not as close to real time as google flu trends is, but it's probably more accurate. according to the cdc, this is what the county looked like back in october with very minimal flu activity. as we move forward into november and december, the same story plays out as influenza reports start to spike in the south and by new years it's everywhere, just like with google. but here's the good news, if we move forward a week into 2013 the cdc...
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but the cdc estimates flu kills an average of 24,000 people a year. health experts say it's too soon to predict whether this year will be above average, but it certainly started way early. jonathan serrie is live in atlanta, home to the cdc. any word on an end to this? it sounds like it's getting better down south. >> well, you know, that's the strange thing. although flu is widespread in most states, there are early reports suggesting that flu activity may actually be decreasing in some parts of the country. including parts of the south. that could simply be because of lower reporting. people usually put off doctor visits during the holidays except in extreme emergencies. cdc officials say they need a couple more weeks before they can say for sure whether flu activity is actually decreasing in these parts of the country. shep. >> shepard: vaccine supply plentiful, right? >> it is plentiful but so -- there is so much demand for the vaccine now that the cdc is receiving reports of spotty shortages. so, if the first place you check is out of vaccine don
but the cdc estimates flu kills an average of 24,000 people a year. health experts say it's too soon to predict whether this year will be above average, but it certainly started way early. jonathan serrie is live in atlanta, home to the cdc. any word on an end to this? it sounds like it's getting better down south. >> well, you know, that's the strange thing. although flu is widespread in most states, there are early reports suggesting that flu activity may actually be decreasing in some...
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this morning we're talking to the cdc to get the latest. plus, hollywood celebrates its own at the golden globe awards. we've got the surprises and the snubs. plus, the moment that is heating up twitter. jody foster's very passionate speech and this interview that literally caused -- >> if somebody is out there actually saying it when it comes to the word [ bleep ], that the fact that i was using it in the movie more than it was used. >> in just about 15 minutes we will find out the car of the year from the detroit auto show. will history be made m motorcity? >>> we got a packed show for you. lynn finelli from the cdc, colin goddard, he survived the virginia tech shooting, pam simon, she survived the tucson massacre, roxanna green, her 9-year-old daughter christina was killed during that tucson massacre. senator chris murphy will join us. former presidential candidate and ambassador john huntsman will be our guest. west virginia senator joe manchin is with us. former florida congressman connie mack joins me, and actor steven michael pozatta
this morning we're talking to the cdc to get the latest. plus, hollywood celebrates its own at the golden globe awards. we've got the surprises and the snubs. plus, the moment that is heating up twitter. jody foster's very passionate speech and this interview that literally caused -- >> if somebody is out there actually saying it when it comes to the word [ bleep ], that the fact that i was using it in the movie more than it was used. >> in just about 15 minutes we will find out the...
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. >>> today we are expected to learn more from the cdc on growing flu epidemic among children there have been 18 deaths reported so far this season. from coast to coast americans are waging a losing battle against the nasty flu strain. doctors overrun with patients are running low on flu shots and tests as the virus continues to spread. more than 180 million vaccine doses has been distributed worldwide but clinics can't keep up with demand. pharmacists are struggling to fill prescription drugs and schools across the country reports hundreds of children out sick. one school district in oklahoma canceled class after a quarter of the students became ill. >> when it hits you, it knocks you quick. >> one county in new york reports 2300 cases of the flu. last year at this time there, were 5 cases. cdc says the seasonal flu will cost businesses nearly 10 1/2 billion dollars in direct cost for hospitalizations and outpatient visits for adults and that doesn't include sick pay and work delays and overall lost productivity. abc2news.com/flu is your place to go for all flu related questions you mig
. >>> today we are expected to learn more from the cdc on growing flu epidemic among children there have been 18 deaths reported so far this season. from coast to coast americans are waging a losing battle against the nasty flu strain. doctors overrun with patients are running low on flu shots and tests as the virus continues to spread. more than 180 million vaccine doses has been distributed worldwide but clinics can't keep up with demand. pharmacists are struggling to fill...
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the cdc just releasing brand-new numbers showing that those numbers that have been very high are declining in parts of the country, and maybe it's your part of the country. it is still a dangerous situation, though, just look at the map. the widespread activity has now spread to 47 states. the cdc's latest count shows that 20 children have now died across the usa, and if that is not bad enough, there are a few other less talked-about illnesses that are also sending a lot of people to the emergency room, those illnesses including whooping cough and a very nasty stomach bug, in fact, a norovirus, our senior medical correspondent, elizabeth cohen is in ft. worth, texas, and she's been tracking all three of these illnesses. i want to start with the most serious and the one creating the most headlines, this flu. so, we are seeing this slowdown that i just mentioned but the numbers are still high. put it in perspective for me, if you can today, elizabeth. >> reporter: do you know what, ashleigh, if you look overall at the whole country, the numbers have gone down slightly, the amount of flu acti
the cdc just releasing brand-new numbers showing that those numbers that have been very high are declining in parts of the country, and maybe it's your part of the country. it is still a dangerous situation, though, just look at the map. the widespread activity has now spread to 47 states. the cdc's latest count shows that 20 children have now died across the usa, and if that is not bad enough, there are a few other less talked-about illnesses that are also sending a lot of people to the...
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so far, the cdc says there have been 2,257 hospitalizations and 18 children have died. there has been no nationwide tally yet on adult deaths, but minnesota officials say there's 27 in their state alone, 22 in south carolina, 13 in indiana, 7 in arkansas, and 6 in illinois. ted rowlands has this report from chicago. >> no nausea at this point. >> reporter: debora cross started feeling sick on monday. three days later, she ended up in the emergency room at cook county hospital in chicago, where it was so busy, she had to wait four hours to be seen. >> to be safe, come here, make sure everything was okay. >> reporter: several hospitals in chicago this week were forced to reject patients for several hours because of so many flu cases. on monday, 11 different hospitals in the chicago area couldn't handle anymore patients. nonlife-threatening cases had to go to other hospitals, like cook county, which never turns patients away. >> so the analysts are going to go to whatever the closest hospitals are, but then they start getting overloaded, and then they go on too. and it's j
so far, the cdc says there have been 2,257 hospitalizations and 18 children have died. there has been no nationwide tally yet on adult deaths, but minnesota officials say there's 27 in their state alone, 22 in south carolina, 13 in indiana, 7 in arkansas, and 6 in illinois. ted rowlands has this report from chicago. >> no nausea at this point. >> reporter: debora cross started feeling sick on monday. three days later, she ended up in the emergency room at cook county hospital in...
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the cdc says in most cases people can get well at home and won't need any additional medical care. but there are groups of people, the children and the elderly who are most vulnerable, and if you see some of these emergency signs get to the hospital. things like shortness of breath, trouble breathing. if you have a child that is turning bluish or is not waking up or interacting with you. if there is some confusion. these are the types of signs to get to the hospital. the emergency rooms, remember, they are already maxed out. so you don't want to go there unless it is a true emergency. >> all right, sherri ly reporting. thank you. >>> well, if you are one of the many who rely on a sleeping aid at night, listen up. the fda has ordered the makers of drugs like ambien to cut the dose in half. they say it will protect patients from injury due to morning drowsiness. it's also in effort to reduce drug abuse. about 70 million americans suffer from chronic sleep problems according to the cdc. >> apparently the big problem with that, people driving. they take it at night and go out to drive
the cdc says in most cases people can get well at home and won't need any additional medical care. but there are groups of people, the children and the elderly who are most vulnerable, and if you see some of these emergency signs get to the hospital. things like shortness of breath, trouble breathing. if you have a child that is turning bluish or is not waking up or interacting with you. if there is some confusion. these are the types of signs to get to the hospital. the emergency rooms,...
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the cdc recommends all men and women into their 20s get the hpv vaccine. three doses over the course of at least six months. but for the vaccine to have the greatest benefit, the cdc recommends vaccinating both boys and girls beginning at ages 11 and 12. why so early? the vaccine needs to be given before a young person becomes sexually active to give the body a chance to build antibodies to fight hpv once a person is exposed. >> the belief is that the vaccine is an investment in the young person's future. and if we start to vaccinate people, and we only have 32% of girls vaccinated at this point, we'll see those rates drop over the next ten years or so. >> and perhaps keep the good news on cancer coming. nancy, thank you, as always. >>> we'll take a break. we're back in a moment with the big homecoming tonight on the jersey shore. >>> as you listen to congress fight over the funding for victims of hurricane sandy, remember this, and remember the story you're about to see. it's been 70 days since the storm, and today was move-in day for a lot of folks who w
the cdc recommends all men and women into their 20s get the hpv vaccine. three doses over the course of at least six months. but for the vaccine to have the greatest benefit, the cdc recommends vaccinating both boys and girls beginning at ages 11 and 12. why so early? the vaccine needs to be given before a young person becomes sexually active to give the body a chance to build antibodies to fight hpv once a person is exposed. >> the belief is that the vaccine is an investment in the young...
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term "epidemic" the cdc avoids the term because each flu season is by nature an epidemic. while it remanes unclear how long this flu season will last and how severe it will become, the federal health officials insist it's not too late for americans to protect themselves. >> 47 states with widespread flu activity, cdc announced potential silver lining. flu cases are declining in some region, especially in the south which went to this season's flu season earlier than norm. epidemiologists won't know how accurate the data are until we move further from the holidays. >> a lot of clinics are closed and a lot of people don't go to the doctor or only go when they are sick. je to think about that when we look at the data. in a week or two, post holidays the data will smooth out a little bit to understand more about what is happening. >> the major flu virus is h3n2. it struck early in past years and often hitting hard. news report and stories from ant sick prompted in hold-out to get the last-minutebe flu shot. >> we are seeing across the nation, increased volume. people seek out t
term "epidemic" the cdc avoids the term because each flu season is by nature an epidemic. while it remanes unclear how long this flu season will last and how severe it will become, the federal health officials insist it's not too late for americans to protect themselves. >> 47 states with widespread flu activity, cdc announced potential silver lining. flu cases are declining in some region, especially in the south which went to this season's flu season earlier than norm....
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john roberts, he is live in atlanta which is home to the cdc. the feds sounding a serious warning here? >> they are sounding a serious warning. one of the reasons is because binge drinking could well beyond four drinks, average was six and most troubling was the prevalence among high school age girls. female high school students nearly 40% of them say they drink at some point during the average month. one in five high school students report binge drinking three times a month. it gets worse as they get older. by the time they reach the twelfth grade, two-thirds of students report binge drink. the problem is still very bad. one in five binge drink. white women reported the most and there is economic factor. highest prevalence making $57,000 a year or more. why is this all important? you alluded a little bit. 12,000 plus deaths per year among women because of binge drinking can lead to a terrible, violence, high blood pressure, stroke, cancer, reduced brain function, unintended pregnancies and fetal alcohol syndrome. >> shep: alcohol has a greater
john roberts, he is live in atlanta which is home to the cdc. the feds sounding a serious warning here? >> they are sounding a serious warning. one of the reasons is because binge drinking could well beyond four drinks, average was six and most troubling was the prevalence among high school age girls. female high school students nearly 40% of them say they drink at some point during the average month. one in five high school students report binge drinking three times a month. it gets...
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that's according to the cdc. that's three more states from just midweek this week. two more children have died from it, bringing the death toll just among children to 20 now. many doctors are reporting this year's illness is definitely more severe. and just like clockwork, here come the questions, and doubts about how effective this year's flu shot is at stopping it. our chief medical editor, dr. nancy snyderman, is here with us, just back from her tour of four hospital emergency rooms in three different states over four days. nancy, you've seen it from the front lines. >> i have, brian, and i think this is the time we get to address the numbers the federal government is reporting, and, in fact, what the states are doing. and it's the states that are really tracking this epidemic and the growing number of cases and deaths. and every day it's the doctors in offices, in local emergency departments, where the real story can be found. from the moment patients enter the emergency department at the hospital of the university of pennsylvania, precautions against the flu ar
that's according to the cdc. that's three more states from just midweek this week. two more children have died from it, bringing the death toll just among children to 20 now. many doctors are reporting this year's illness is definitely more severe. and just like clockwork, here come the questions, and doubts about how effective this year's flu shot is at stopping it. our chief medical editor, dr. nancy snyderman, is here with us, just back from her tour of four hospital emergency rooms in three...
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there is some good news now, the cdc says that the situation seems to be slowly improving. so far, though, 20 children have died. and doctors are encouraging those who haven't got the flu sweat yet to go out and get it. our chief medical correspondent, dr. sanjay gupta has details. >> the latest numbers from the cdc tell us we're now seeing widespread activity in 47 states. in fact only california, mississippi and hawaii aren't at that level. now it's important to note that this tells us about the spread, but not the severity. and while high levels of activity have gone down a bit in five states, they've actually gone up in several others. >> we're seeing flu in almost every part of the country right now. and lots of it. so we do think that the early signs that the southeast may be starting to go down are hopeful. but i think the message to the folks out there is that there's still lots of flu around. we expect it to be around for several more weeks. but it's still not too late to get vaccinated if you haven't already. >> now it's also important to remember this is just a s
there is some good news now, the cdc says that the situation seems to be slowly improving. so far, though, 20 children have died. and doctors are encouraging those who haven't got the flu sweat yet to go out and get it. our chief medical correspondent, dr. sanjay gupta has details. >> the latest numbers from the cdc tell us we're now seeing widespread activity in 47 states. in fact only california, mississippi and hawaii aren't at that level. now it's important to note that this tells us...
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the states in red on this map, the cdc is reporting the most severe cases of the flu. maryland and virginia are included and now the rush is on to get a flu shot causing many places to run out. the good news in all of this is that many places are getting new shipments of the vaccine within the next few days so keep checking. >> the cdc is expected to update the nationwide numbers on the number of flu cases today and those numbers could climb even higher. at last count, 18 children have died from the flu this season and more than 2,000 children are hospitalized. >> we have run out. we ordered about 12 or 1300 doses expecting it would be a rough year since last year was so mild and we ran out just about a week ago. >> doctors say emergency rooms should be a last resort since they are already seeing an overwhelming number of patients. >>> inova hospitals are scheduling extra flu vaccination clinics in response to the demand. there is one tomorrow at inova fairfax hospital from 9:00 a.m. until noon in the women's health atrium. if you still need to get your flu shot, check
the states in red on this map, the cdc is reporting the most severe cases of the flu. maryland and virginia are included and now the rush is on to get a flu shot causing many places to run out. the good news in all of this is that many places are getting new shipments of the vaccine within the next few days so keep checking. >> the cdc is expected to update the nationwide numbers on the number of flu cases today and those numbers could climb even higher. at last count, 18 children have...
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the cdc says 14 million women bring drink three times a month. drinking about six drinks each time. and the problem's worse overseas. the scottish government is attacking their growing we mall drinking problem with an app, offering this glimpse to women of what they'll look like if they keep drinking regularly. take your picture, say how much you drink and then see the results over years. baggy eyes, dry, dull skin, red spots and weight gain. that's just the side effects you see. so, why are more young women drinking here at home? >> for some people, they use it as a stress reliever. because it is like self-medicating. >> reporter: some researchers place at least part of the blame on alcohol companies who market to women. this ad encouraging women to sneak whiskey into the christmas cookies. this one for tiki la. and then, there's the entire brands known on some college came pups puses as chick beer. >> these are beverages that are clearly oriented to women. >> reporter: the alcoholic beverage industry disputes that. they say they market responsibly and point out the teenage drinkin
the cdc says 14 million women bring drink three times a month. drinking about six drinks each time. and the problem's worse overseas. the scottish government is attacking their growing we mall drinking problem with an app, offering this glimpse to women of what they'll look like if they keep drinking regularly. take your picture, say how much you drink and then see the results over years. baggy eyes, dry, dull skin, red spots and weight gain. that's just the side effects you see. so, why are...
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. >> coming up this morning, new numbers out due today from the flu outbreak and cdc find out how it is spreading and what's being done to keep you and your family safe all ahead on this friday. >> i am megan pringle alongside charley crowson a lot to talk about today of course. we are going to mention a little football game that's happening tomorrow. for those of you heading to denver you want to know about the weather. but for those heading out the doors let's start there mike. >> what's going on? >> it's pretty chilly. 35 degrees. calm wind at around 7:26. 44 in baltimore city. outside the beltway into the 30s. fred list 38. the weather headlines -- frederick is 38. the weather headlines, it turns foggy tonight and turns into a mild ride through the weekend. temperatures into the 60s. notice the clouds on top of us now. back to the south and west, a big area of low pressure over parts of indianapolis drawing in the moisture and warmth to the south. notice some showers work on maryland's most powerful radar around roanoke and charleston and these are the showers in the viewing area
. >> coming up this morning, new numbers out due today from the flu outbreak and cdc find out how it is spreading and what's being done to keep you and your family safe all ahead on this friday. >> i am megan pringle alongside charley crowson a lot to talk about today of course. we are going to mention a little football game that's happening tomorrow. for those of you heading to denver you want to know about the weather. but for those heading out the doors let's start there mike....
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advice from the cdc? there's still time to get the flu shot and wash your hands. a lot. >> so, it is not too late to get the flu shot? >> reporter: that's right. i mean, while we're seeing a lot of flu around the country, this could still go on for a couple more months and you can get that protection. >> even if you don't know how effective it is yet, it is effective in some measure. >> reporter: that's right. >> and if you get the flu, what's the first thing you do? >> reporter: well, you know, you have to think about an anti-viral. especially if you are elderly, a young child, a pregnant woman. they are the people who are going to die from this. tens of thousands of people die in a bad flu season. and we're not taking it serious enough. >> so, go and check out things like tamiflu. >> reporter: exactly. tamiflu and relenza. >> all right, dr. richard besser. thanks so much, rich. >>> and now, we go to washington, where the president today announced his new team for a new term. today, it was national security. he nominated former senator chuck hagel for secretary o
advice from the cdc? there's still time to get the flu shot and wash your hands. a lot. >> so, it is not too late to get the flu shot? >> reporter: that's right. i mean, while we're seeing a lot of flu around the country, this could still go on for a couple more months and you can get that protection. >> even if you don't know how effective it is yet, it is effective in some measure. >> reporter: that's right. >> and if you get the flu, what's the first thing you...
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the cdc does tracking that provides in certain situations for vaccinations. for individuals that do not have access to vaccination. the nih plays a major role. if you are asking the question does the federal government, role in making a contribution to the tracking control and prevention and prevention of prevention -- of influenza, the answer is yes. they invested considerable amount of resources and that. >> going back to your role in coming up with some sort of concoction for this vaccination. how do determine that? guest: it is interesting when you get a seasonal, every season we know. when you look at the influenza you can get a pretty good idea of what we're going to happen this winter by what was going on in the southern hemisphere in their winter, the equivalent to what our summer was this past summer. for example, june, july and august of 2012. it usually makes that kind of cycle so that something will change from one year to another, you really keep an eye out about what has gone on in the southern hemisphere the season before. there were inklings w
the cdc does tracking that provides in certain situations for vaccinations. for individuals that do not have access to vaccination. the nih plays a major role. if you are asking the question does the federal government, role in making a contribution to the tracking control and prevention and prevention of prevention -- of influenza, the answer is yes. they invested considerable amount of resources and that. >> going back to your role in coming up with some sort of concoction for this...
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according to cdc, 50,000 people may die from this flu and it's getting worse. how to protect yourself in a moment, but another shooting at another school, this time in california. it happened on the same day the white house held meetings on ways to curtail gun violence. they were not happy with what they heard. all the details in a moment. authorities say a student showed up late to class with a 12 gauge shotgun shooting one classmate and missing a second intended target. he is now in custody. from taft union high school about two hours north of los angeles. some of you spoke with and saw the gunman heading towards the school. >> it's important to trace it back because this boy lives within walking distance of the high school. this is a small community and everybody knows each other. this mother whose student goes to the high school saw the boy carrying something, but he was so young, this is a safe community. she thought it was a toy gun. >> it looks like a play gun, but when you saw the see the gun, we saw the handle of the gun, but we didn't see the whole gu
according to cdc, 50,000 people may die from this flu and it's getting worse. how to protect yourself in a moment, but another shooting at another school, this time in california. it happened on the same day the white house held meetings on ways to curtail gun violence. they were not happy with what they heard. all the details in a moment. authorities say a student showed up late to class with a 12 gauge shotgun shooting one classmate and missing a second intended target. he is now in custody....
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it's never too late, and the cdc says flu vaccines are available. some may need to order more. the statistics and the report released this week, this year's vaccine has been reported to be about 62% effective and that means if you take the vaccine, 62% less likely to get the flu. not a guarantee. you could still get the flu. the symptoms more severe. that number, 62%, may sound a little low. doctors say pretty good for a flu vaccine and this year's vaccine is a very good match for this strain, alex. >> also what about the length of time. you get the vaccine and it takes a while before it's effective, right? >> it takes a few weeks even for it to really kick in. but here is a couple of things to keep in mind. not only if you get that vaccine, be careful with some of the things that you do, keep in mind that it can be -- you can be exposed to the flu from six feet away, really easy to pass on, and adults can be contagious about 24 hours before they develop -- before they begin to show symptoms, and for kids, it's contagious for longer than a week. really something to pay attentio
it's never too late, and the cdc says flu vaccines are available. some may need to order more. the statistics and the report released this week, this year's vaccine has been reported to be about 62% effective and that means if you take the vaccine, 62% less likely to get the flu. not a guarantee. you could still get the flu. the symptoms more severe. that number, 62%, may sound a little low. doctors say pretty good for a flu vaccine and this year's vaccine is a very good match for this strain,...
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according to the cdc 41 states reporting widespread flu activity. since october, 2200 people in the hospital because of the flu. in fact, it's so bad in boston as we reported yesterday they declared a public health emergency there. robert bazell joins me more. the cdc is expected to come out with new numbers on this tomorrow. how bad is it expected to be with the new revelation of numbers? >> we have to put this in perspective. don't forget, we have the spine flu in 2009, and 2010, 289 children in total died. the cdc doesn't take track of adults. it would be possible to do that. in addition to the flu, there's a couple other things going on. there's a lot of other viruses circulated this time of year. so everything that is flooding emergency rooms is not just flu. it's also other respiratory diseases. one called norovirus which causes a lot of gastrointestinal problems. it's the flu season will not be as bad as 2003, 2004. will it peak in the next few weeks, but right now, it's pretty bad. >> for those who may have not gotten their flu shot yet, and
according to the cdc 41 states reporting widespread flu activity. since october, 2200 people in the hospital because of the flu. in fact, it's so bad in boston as we reported yesterday they declared a public health emergency there. robert bazell joins me more. the cdc is expected to come out with new numbers on this tomorrow. how bad is it expected to be with the new revelation of numbers? >> we have to put this in perspective. don't forget, we have the spine flu in 2009, and 2010, 289...
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according to cdc, as many as 50,000 people may die from this flu and it's still getting worse. we'll talk to dr. sanjay gupta about how to protect yourself in a moment. >>> first, another shooting at another school. this time in california. it happened on the same day the white house held meetings on ways to curtail gun violence. we'll have all of the details on the meetings in a moment, but let's get the latest on the shooting. authorities say the student showed up late to class with a 12-gauge shotgun. allegedly shooting one classmate, missing a second intended target. the alleged gunman is now in custody. kyung lah joins us from taft union high school, about two miles from los angeles. someone who saw the gunman heading towards the school. >> reporter: it's really important to trace this back, anderson. because this is a boy who lived in the neighborhood. he lives in walking distance of the high school. this is a small community. everybody knows each other. this mother whose student also goes to the high school, she saw this young boy walk right by her. she saw him carrying
according to cdc, as many as 50,000 people may die from this flu and it's still getting worse. we'll talk to dr. sanjay gupta about how to protect yourself in a moment. >>> first, another shooting at another school. this time in california. it happened on the same day the white house held meetings on ways to curtail gun violence. we'll have all of the details on the meetings in a moment, but let's get the latest on the shooting. authorities say the student showed up late to class with...